Macroglossia

National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.

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General Discussion

Macroglossia is the abnormal enlargement of the tongue. In rare cases, macroglossia occurs as an isolated finding that is present at birth (congenital). In many cases, macroglossia may occur secondary to a primary disorder that may be either congenital (e.g., Down syndrome or Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome) or acquired (e.g., as a result of trauma or malignancy). Symptoms and physical findings associated with macroglossia may include noisy, high-pitched breathing (stridor), snoring, and/or feeding difficulties. In some cases, the tongue may protrude from the mouth. When inherited, macroglossia is transmitted as an autosomal dominant genetic trait.

Supporting Organizations

Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center

PO Box 8126

Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8126

Tel: (301)251-4925

Fax: (301)251-4911

Tel: (888)205-2311

Website: http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/GARD/

NIH/National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research

Building 31, Room 2C39

31 Center Drive, MSC 2290

Bethesda, MD 20892

USA

Tel: (301)496-4261

Fax: (301)480-4098

Tel: (866)232-4528

Email: nidcrinfo@mail.nih.gov

Website: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/

Smell and Taste Center

Smell and Taste Center

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA 19104

Tel: 215-662-2797

Fax: (215)349-5266

Email: Geraldine.Fischer@uphs.upenn.edu

Website: http://www.med.upenn.edu/stc/index.html

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Last Updated: 4/4/2005Copyright 2005 National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.

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